The weakest are the biggest victims of conflict and, as the Secretary-General...

The weakest are the biggest victims of conflict and, as the Secretary-General points out in his report (S/2010/604), women continue to suffer appallingly in conflicts. Sexual violence is, according to the report, not merely a consequence of conflict but a driver. It perpetuates conflict and locks its victims into a vicious cycle of violence and oppression. The international community has not just the responsibility, but also the obligation to do its utmost to ensure the security of women and children.